Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Our View: Westbrook police chief stands with threatened Muslim residents

by The Editorial Board August 22, 2016August 22, 2016

Janine Roberts’ reaction is inspired, especially given Gov. LePage’s thoughtless response to a related issue.

by The Editorial Board August 21, 2016August 20, 2016

Struggling communities need more help from Augusta, not ideological posturing.

by Mike Stone August 21, 2016August 19, 2016

A recent story and editorial did not give the race full credit for the good it does in our communities.

by The Editorial Board August 20, 2016August 19, 2016

There is an affordable housing shortage. Until it’s addressed, there will be more of these fights.

by The Editorial Board August 19, 2016August 18, 2016

Domestic abuse fatalities are often preceded by suicide threats, but friends and family can intervene by calling 911.

by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette August 19, 2016August 18, 2016

One of the men who murdered four black girls at an Alabama church in 1963 has shown no remorse – and his parole has been denied.

by The Editorial Board August 18, 2016August 17, 2016

The congressman appears to send signals to the Republican nominee’s backers without declaring how he’ll vote.

by The Washington Post August 17, 2016August 16, 2016

A Texas man involved with a theft faces execution unless the governor commutes his sentence.

by The Editorial Board August 17, 2016August 16, 2016

Considering the race’s massive growth, the negligible level of donating by the nonprofit that organizes the charity event raises questions.

by The Editorial Board August 16, 2016August 16, 2016

Among the issues the state should clarify: Who would live in a new forensic unit, and who would run the facility?